Dassie rat - Wikipedia
WEBThe dassie rat (Petromus typicus) is an African rodent found among rocky outcroppings. It is the only living member of its genus, Petromus, and family, Petromuridae. The name "dassie" means "hyrax" in Afrikaans, [2] and the two animals are found in similar habitats.
Dassie rat | African, rock-dwelling, burrowing | Britannica
WEBDassie rat, (Petromus typicus), a medium-sized rodent adapted to life among rocky outcrops in the desert hills and plateaus of southwestern Africa. The dassie rat weighs 170 to 300 grams (6 to 11 ounces) and has a squirrel-like body 14 to 21 cm (5.5 to 8.3 inches) long; its hairy tail is 12 to 17.
Dassie rat - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
WEBThe dassie rat (Petromus typicus) is an African rodent found among rocky outcroppings. It is the only living member of its genus, Petromus, and family, Petromuridae. The name "dassie" means "hyrax" in Afrikaans, and the two animals are found in similar habitats.
ADW: Petromus typicus: INFORMATION
WEBThe rock rat or dassie rat is found in western South Africa, Namibia and southwestern Angola. (Heinemann, 1975) Biogeographic Regions; ethiopian. native; Habitat. Petromus typicus are generally found in crevices and rocky cavities of stony deserts. They live in the rocky areas of hills and mountains, where they rest and sun on warm rocks ...
The Dassie Rat – an unique rodent | Rockjumper Birding Tours
WEBThe Dassie Rat (Petromus typicus) is endemic to the Southwest Arid Zone of Africa. Their range encompasses northwestern South Africa (Northern Cape Province), central and western Namibia and southwestern Angola. These cute, squirrel-like, long tailed rodents occur regularly and sometimes commonly in rocky areas within this vast swathe of desert ...
The Dassie Rat - an unique rodent | Focusing on Wildlife
WEBMay 6, 2012 · The Dassie Rat (Petromus typicus) is endemic to the Southwest Arid Zone of Africa. Their range encompasses northwestern South Africa (Northern Cape Province), central and western Namibia and southwestern Angola.
The Delightful Dassie: Africa’s Rock-Loving Rodent
WEBMeet the Dassie, a small mammal that loves to bask in the sun on rocky outcrops. This rodent is native to Africa and the Middle East, and is also known as the rock hyrax. Despite its small size, the Dassie is a fascinating creature with unique physical characteristics and behaviors. One of the most interesting things about the Dassie is its ...
Dassie Rats (Petromuridae) - Encyclopedia.com
WEBDassie rats are diurnal and occur singly, in pairs, or in family groups. Because of the flat skull and the manner in which they can flatten the body they can squeeze into very narrow crevices when threatened. They can utilize crevices too narrow even for small hyraxes.
Dassie Rat: Petromuridae - Encyclopedia.com
WEBDassie rats have blunt heads; big eyes; short, black, round ears; and long, black vibrissae, stiff hairs that can be found near the nostrils or other parts of the face in many mammals. The tail is shorter than the head and body length, and long hairs cover the end part of their tails.
Dassie Rat (Petromus typicus) - iNaturalist
WEBThe dassie rat (Petromus typicus) is an African rodent found among rocky outcroppings. It is the only living member of its genus, Petromus, and family, Petromuridae. The name 'dassie' means 'hyrax' in Afrikaans, and the two animals are found in similar habitats.